Sequencing - Bold Factory

Sequencing determines the order, resource and time window in which manufacturing operations should run. You can sequence an order directly or solve a production plan to evaluate a set of operations before applying it.

What sequencing uses

Input	Why it matters
Open operations	Pending work that can be placed on the calendar.
Processes	Let you find compatible stations.
Resources	Define capacity, location and physical restrictions.
Manufacturing working hours	Define global available work time slots.
Restrictions	Apply configured start and quantity conditions between operations.
Target dates	Order urgency and delays.
Materials	Can block or delay operations if you enable raw material restrictions.

Result

A sequence proposes dates, order and resources for operations. It can flag unplanned, delayed or incompatible operations so you can review master data before applying changes.

Symptom	What to review
Operation without a resource	Process, compatible station and required tools.
Operation outside its date	Target date, duration, working hours and capacity.
Impossible sequence	Duplicate restrictions, cycles or incompatible precedence.
Missing material	Projected stock, consumption and availability date.

Sequencing vs production plan

Sequencing is the calculation that orders operations. The production plan is the scenario where you can solve, compare and apply that calculation to the open work Bold loads when you create or update the plan. Use a plan to evaluate a broad set of orders without modifying actual execution until you approve the proposal.